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Immigration - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Amanda Weston KC is a leading immigration barrister who routinely acts for high-profile clients in complex citizenship and inbound travel matters. Distinguished for her commitment to the representation of migrants, she also weights her caseload towards unlawful detention and trafficking work on behalf of vulnerable adults and children.
Strengths
She is really impressive and committed to her cases.
Amanda has an incredible intellect, her drafting is crystal clear, and her advocacy is accessible and persuasive.
She is very effective in taking down opponents' cases.
Administrative & Public Law - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Amanda Weston KC operates an excellent public law practice with a strong emphasis on advocating for the rights of minorities and vulnerable people. She is experienced in cases relating to immigration and asylum, education and equality law.
Strengths
Amanda is a complete brainbox. She is very intellectually gifted and understands really complex concepts very quickly.
Amanda is formidable. She doesn't mince her words and doesn't take any prisoners.
Amanda is a trailblazer and has a unique ability to see how the law intersects.
Civil Liberties & Human Rights - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Amanda Weston KC is a distinguished silk who is regularly called on to handle complex judicial review proceedings and significant immigration cases. She is an established presence in the human rights sphere, regularly appearing before domestic and European courts, including the Special Immigration Appeals Commission. She has particular capability in unlawful detention claims.
Strengths
Amanda Weston has a strong practice of human rights across many areas.
Amanda is a robust and fearless advocate with a practical and sensible approach.
Community Care - London (Bar)
Individual Editorial
Amanda Weston KC has a broad community care practice where she represents both vulnerable children and adults. She frequently handles cases related to asylum support and welfare benefits.